Around the globe, banks are deploying robots in their branches. Emirates NBD have just announced plans to roll out a new artificial intelligence robot to glide through their foyers, greeting customers and assisting with their products and services. But what long-term purpose will these new customer...

It's the unwritten rule of sending money to friends and family - you're likely in for a wait before that money finalises it's transfer. While it's usually not much more than a mild inconvenience for most people, it could be asked "why isn't this faster?"